Humber Bay Shores Park – Trail Improvements

Phase Two: design is complete and being tendered for construction in spring 2019

Notification of Phase Two works will be provided before construction starts. Construction and detour signs will be posted in the park and along the trail. When construction is started, project updates will be posted on this web page and will also be available by calling 311.

Phase One is completed and included two areas.

Palace Pier

Trail Improvements at the terminus of Palace Pier Court including:

New multi-use trail and new pedestrian pathway and plaza areas

New benches and seating with clear views to Lake Ontario and City skyline

New planting and trees to frame the new trail and plaza spaces

Humber Bay Park: East Entrance

Trail Improvements near the Humber Bay Park East entrance including:

Paving upgrades to the intersection near the Humber Bay Park entrance

An improved multi-use trail and the addition of a new pedestrian path to increase trail width

Grading and intersection improvements along the trail

New planting areas and trees to help define the edges and direct circulation

Phase Two improvements will begin in spring 2019 and will include:

Realignment and re-grading of pathways to improve safety and address trail use

Improved asphalt multi-use trail

Improved paved buffer zone between the multi-use trail and new pedestrian trail

These improvements will extend between the areas that were completed in Phase One.

April 2015

The public information event presented the preferred design to more than 40 residents that attended. Details of the preferred design are included in the Display Panels.

November 2014

The public consultation event showcased two proposed alternatives for upgrades of the trail system; Options A and B as well as on-street cycling infrastructure upgrades along Marine Parade Drive and Waterfront Drive. Important improvements to the trail included safety and sight lines, changes to trail width and alignment, changes in trail materials, improvements to seating and views to the lake as well as an evaluation of existing lighting. Over 85 residents and local association representatives participated

Other Trail Improvements in the Area

Other Trail Improvements are also being completed through Mimico Linear Park and at the north entrance into Humber Bay Park West. The contract for this work is awarded and scheduled to begin in fall 2018. Signage is currently posted on site to notify park and trail users of upcoming works, areas that will be impacted and detour routing.